Giants of Africa and the Nelson Mandela Foundation are pleased to announce “Mandela 100” which celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela. 2018 marks Nelson Mandela's Centenary, as it would have been the year he turned 100. In tandem with global celebrations recognizing his birthday, Giants of Africa will be hosting a monumental tribute event celebrating his life and work. This gala will consist of celebrations and discussions of how Mandela’s words of hope, change, and resilience still carries on today’s society. It is an understatement to say that Nelson Mandela had a profound impact on millions of people. The world has been personally touched, inspired and driven by him, and this event is dedicated to honoring his life.

The “Mandela 100” celebrations continue on December 5th with a primetime match up between two of the top Eastern Conference teams. Joel Embiid (native of Cameroon) along with Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons take on the Toronto Raptors. Throughout the evening, Nelson Mandela will be honoured and celebrated.